By providing scholarships and programs necessary to prepare individuals for tomorrow’s workforce, North Central State College students and community members have benefited from its services for 50 years. In today’s world, attending college is extremely important. North Central State College Foundation’s mission is to provide lifelong learning opportunities for students by securing financial and […]
Richland Gives
Little Buckeye Children’s Museum filling educational gaps by promoting play
Exploration and play are critical to healthy child development. Play benefits children physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually. But not every child gets the opportunity to play in a safe and developmentally stimulating environment. That’s why Little Buckeye Children’s Museum is proud to provide that opportunity. “Our mission at Little Buckeye Children’s Museum is to provide […]
NAMI Richland County is changing the stigma around mental health
NAMI Richland County is helping to change and improve the lives of individuals with mental illnesses and their families every day. NAMI, or the National Alliance of Mental Illness, strives to improve the quality of life and ensure dignity and respect for individuals with mental illness and their families. While employees are not mental health […]
Visual Bucket List Foundation granting children’s wishes one at a time
Imagine losing your vision. What do you wish you would have seen? What visual memories would you want to carry in your mind for the rest of your days? A loved one’s face? A landscape or landmark? The Visual Bucket List Foundation (VBLF)’s mission is to provide children facing severe visual impairment or complete loss […]
Ohio Bird Sanctuary to open inclusive treehouse for all visitors to enjoy
An Accessible Treehouse Classroom will allow the nonprofit organization to fulfill its goal of being inclusive and ensuring that all visitors have a positive experience. “A motto or catchphrase often used by staff is ‘we are not just about birds, we are also about people’, said Gail Laux, Executive Director of the Sanctuary.” The staff […]
United Way of Richland County supports 18 partner agencies
The United Way of Richland County supports 18 partner agencies in Richland County and is raising funds to make 2020 program allocations. “The United Way of Richland County is committed to fighting for the health, education, and financial stability of EVERY person in OUR Richland Community,” said Dan Varn, Executive Director for United Way of […]
MRPS developing new gallery to house rare Shawshank art
The Mansfield Reformatory Preservation Society (MRPS) is currently making plans to develop The Frank & Rae Darabont Art Gallery. The breathtaking new exhibit space will be created inside the second-floor hallway of the administration building. While attending special events related to the 25th anniversary of the release of his film, “The Shawshank Redemption,” Director Frank […]
